41.   He said the need for such an amendment is vital especially in the current situation where water shortages exist.

42.   However, the top Senate Republican says he could support such an amendment.

43.   If Menem had sought such an amendment, his effort would have been one of several by South American presidents looking to extend their time in office.

44.   Most Democrats, including Majority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., oppose such an amendment.

45.   Sen. Judd Gregg, R-N.H., has said he will introduce such an amendment.

46.   Sponsors say such an amendment is needed because efforts by states to guarantee basic rights for crime victims are inconsistent or sometimes ignored.

47.   Such an amendment, he said, would open doors most Kuwaitis would rather leave closed.

48.   The other abortion opponent in the field, Morrisey, says he would not support such an amendment.

49.   Under British Columbia law, such an amendment requires a provincewide referendum, something the current NDP government has steadfastly refused.

50.   On Tuesday, King Sihanouk said he was opposed to such an amendment.